Visiting Castle Howard from York

It takes only half an hour to drive from York to Castle Howard. The parking lot outside the castle is free. Tickets are required to enter the castle, with adults priced at £9.90 and children at £4.95. The ticket office provides a Chinese map of the entire castle. The castle, along with its outdoor lake and forest, covers a large area, requiring most of the day to explore, with operations ending at 4 PM. There is a souvenir shop and a restaurant at the entrance. The restaurant offers afternoon tea and main meals at moderate prices, and the food is quite good, worth trying. When I visited in February, the main part of the castle was closed for renovations, so I couldn't tour inside. Perhaps due to the season, the place was almost empty, allowing for unobstructed photography. In summary, it's a castle well worth spending a day exploring! #CastleHoward #York #UKCastles